Authentication of Aadhaar number: consent and limited use govern submission; Authority responses exclude core biometric information. Authentication of Aadhaar number provides that the Authority shall verify an individual's Aadhaar number against biometric or demographic data subject to regulations and fees. Requesting entities must obtain consent (or parental/guardian consent for children), use collected identity information solely to submit for authentication, and offer alternative identification where authentication fails. Requesting entities must inform individuals about information shared, permitted uses, and alternatives. The Authority's response may be positive, negative or other appropriate status and may share identity information while excluding core biometric information.
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Authentication of Aadhaar number: consent and limited use govern submission; Authority responses exclude core biometric information.
Authentication of Aadhaar number provides that the Authority shall verify an individual's Aadhaar number against biometric or demographic data subject to regulations and fees. Requesting entities must obtain consent (or parental/guardian consent for children), use collected identity information solely to submit for authentication, and offer alternative identification where authentication fails. Requesting entities must inform individuals about information shared, permitted uses, and alternatives. The Authority's response may be positive, negative or other appropriate status and may share identity information while excluding core biometric information.
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